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With an average life expectancy at birth of 82.7 years, men in Hong Kong live long lives by global standards. But a long life is not a guarantee of a long healthspan. On almost every measurable health outcome, Hong Kong women are healthier than their male counterparts.<\/p>\n

There are several reasons for this. Men are generally more likely to put off seeking healthcare and ignore early warning signs until a condition advances to a critical stage.<\/p>\n

So how can men make sure their lives are not just long but healthy, too?<\/p>\n

Normalising the healthcare conversation<\/h3>\n

Government campaigns such as those promoting Pap smears and mammograms have normalised conversations surrounding healthcare for women, and have conditioned them to undergo checks early and regularly.<\/p>\n

But this is not the case for men, who would benefit from regular health screenings and opportunities for discussions about general health.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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